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Exposed to covid have symptoms but negative pcr test

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gord51151
gord51151

I was in close contact with someone the day before they developed symptoms, several days later had a positive lateral flow then PCR. I was instructed by track and trace to self isolate. 5 days after I developed symptoms took at PCR test the following day (day 6 since exposure) and came back negative. Have exactly the same symptoms as the person who tested positive but only milder, other people who had contact with them have also developed symptoms and tested positive. Still have symptoms now (day 8 since exposure). Any one else experienced this? (Have ordered another PCR for tomorrow)

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  • Ken212121
    Ken212121 gord51151

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    If you are experiencing symptoms after exposure, it is most likely covid. I was in a similar situation and hoping against hope that I may be saved from this disease. My first PCR was negative, but it eventually came positive.

    Use whatever medications you can to control the virus and stop it in its track now. Don't delay treatment hoping you don't have it. There are some medications that work only if taken early.

    I must add that hopefully you will not have a severe case of covid from what you have described.

    • Escarole
      Escarole Ken212121

      Posted

      Hi, when did you have your second PCR, which day since the symptoms started?

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